Himalayan Agroecology Initiative (HAI)
The Himalayan Agroecology Initiative is a multi-stakeholder consortium established to enhance biodiversity, support sustainable agricultural practices, foster stronger value chains, and strengthen the resilience of farmers in India, Bhutan and Nepal in the face the climate crisis.
Project Name (full): Himalayan Agroecology Initiative (HAI)
Start and end year: (2024-2026)
Geographic area, countries: India, Nepal, Bhutan
Funders: Special Initiative Transformation of Agricultural and Food Systems of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Partners: World Future Council, IFOAM – Organics International, UNDP India, LI-BIRD, Tarayana Foundation
Project Description
The Himalayan Agroecology Initiative is a strategic endeavor that works closely with governments and with the support of a broad group of stakeholders, to support the emergence of multi-stakeholder processes that develop, build capacities and facilitate the implementation of agroecology roadmaps. Its main aim is to improve livelihoods and sustainability, and to empower farmers, farmer producer organizations and other key stakeholders so they better benefit of public policies, including those that support organic and natural agriculture, food processing, marketing, distribution and consumption.
Aiming to create a flagship for the expansion of sustainable food systems, the Himalayan Agroecology Initiative focuses on collaborative planning and stakeholder engagement, underscoring its potential to positively impact the region's agricultural landscapes. More than a regional effort, it is a blueprint for sustainable agriculture that has the potential to influence global practices.
Key activities
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Broader knowledge on the policy, regulatory, and other measures that support and scale up agroecology is generated, and a common understanding and ownership of enabling agroecology policy environments (roadmap) is strengthened to inform the thinking and action of high-level decision-makers and stakeholders.
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Local stakeholders are empowered to engage in food policy processes and achieve more impact in strengthening agroecology policy environments, including via science-policy-society interfaces
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Increased support towards agroecology and sustainable food systems in the Indian, regional and global arena
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Coordination, Project Management and Monitoring
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